New Zealand High School Student Dies During Cave Field Trip Amid Severe Flooding

A high school student in New Zealand died after getting trapped in a cave during a school field trip
Heavy rains caused flash flooding in the cave system, trapping the student
The student was part of a group of 15 students and 2 teachers exploring the caves
The remaining members of the group were able to escape the caves safely
The death comes as the upper North Island faces widespread flooding, leading officials to declare a state of emergency